North Dakota News

Train with hazardous materials derails, catches fire near Carrington

CARRINGTON, N.D. (KVRR) – A Canadian Pacific train carrying hazardous material derailed early Friday near Carrington, North Dakota. Foster County Emergency Manager Andrew Kirking says the derailment involved more than 20 rail cars. The type of hazardous materials involved was not immediately identified. Some of the cars caught fire during the incident. Kirking says the crew is safe and there…

Man’s body found in Red River

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A man’s body was found in the Red River in Fargo Thursday shortly before 10 p.m. Police and Fargo and Moorhead firefighters responded after a passerby made a 911 call and reported seeing a person in the river. A police officer found the body near the 1400 block of Elm Street North. The victim’s name is not…

Fire damages West Fargo home

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – West Fargo firefighters responded to a fire at a home at 3008 7th Street East at 3:19 a.m. Friday. Fire Chief Dan Fuller says a passerby thought it was a bonfire at first but realized it was a fire burning up against the house and waking up the residents living there. Fuller says there are…

Murder investigation underway in Grand Forks after shooting

GRAND FORKS (KVRR) – Shortly before 7:20 P.M., the Grand Forks Police Dept. was sent to Sledster’s Food and Brew off 4th St. for a shooting incident. Officers found a victim inside the shop with gunshot wounds and had died after life-saving measures were administered. 26-year-old Nicholas Narveson was arrested and charged with murder. According to the report, Narveson was…

Bonanzaville brings history and fun on Independence Day

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Bonanzaville got people out on Independence Day with an old fashioned wild west themed celebration. The event featured food trucks, bounce houses and train rides, but it also gave people an opportunity to check out some of the historical exhibits. Bonanzaville Director Beth Jansen says that during the 4th of July celebrations, they are able…

Death Investigation: North Dakota Person Died After Consuming Recalled Microdosing Candies

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/NorthDakotaMonitor) — A person in North Dakota died after consuming recalled microdosing candies. The death is under investigation by state agencies, the poison control center and FDA. The FDA published a recall on June 28 of some Prophet Premium Blends Diamond Shruumz products. They are marketed as containing a proprietary blend of mushrooms. As of July 1, 48…

Pickup Destroyed By Fire On I-94 Near Red River Bridge in Fargo, No Injuries

Courtesy: Debra Kraft/FacebookFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Dodge Ram pickup is destroyed by fire on I-94 near Red River Bridge and the University Drive exit. Highway Patrol says 67-year-old Merreo Stewart of Davenport noticed smoke coming from the vehicle and pulled over around 1:30 this afternoon. Stewart and a passenger were able to get out before the pickup was engulfed…